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Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
MillerKnoll, Chemours fall; Verint Systems, RH rise, Thursday, 3/28/2024
Mark Zuckerberg Says This CEO Is the 'Taylor Swift of Tech'
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
MillerKnoll, Chemours fall; Verint Systems, RH rise, Thursday, 3/28/2024
Mark Zuckerberg Says This CEO Is the 'Taylor Swift of Tech'
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
MillerKnoll, Chemours fall; Verint Systems, RH rise, Thursday, 3/28/2024
Mark Zuckerberg Says This CEO Is the 'Taylor Swift of Tech'
LON:DGE

Diageo (DGE) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 2,925.50
-12.50 (-0.43%)
(As of 03/28/2024 05:19 PM ET)
Today's Range
2,921.50
2,951
50-Day Range
2,685.50
3,027
52-Week Range
2,676
3,779.50
Volume
2.47 million shs
Average Volume
3.56 million shs
Market Capitalization
£65.24 billion
P/E Ratio
1,976.69
Dividend Yield
2.77%
Price Target
GBX 3,308.33

Diageo MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
13.1% Upside
GBX 3,308.33 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.84
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.26mentions of Diageo in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£855,835 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.41 out of 5 stars

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About Diageo Stock (LON:DGE)

Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and sale of alcoholic beverages. It offers scotch, gin, vodka, rum, raki, liqueur, wine, tequila, Chinese white spirits, cachaça, and brandy, as well as beer, including cider and flavoured malt beverages. The company also provides Canadian, Irish, American, and Indian-Made Foreign Liquor whiskies, as well as ready to drink and non-alcoholic products. It provides its products primarily under the Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Tanqueray, Baileys, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Don Julio, Cîroc, Buchanan's, Casamigos, J&B, and Ketel One brands. The company operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Australia, Korea, India, Greater China, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, and internationally. Diageo plc was incorporated in 1886 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

DGE Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/31/2019
Ex-Dividend for 4/17 Dividend
2/29/2024
Today
3/29/2024
Dividend Payable
4/17/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
30,269
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 3,308.33
High Stock Price Target
GBX 3,950
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 2,500
Potential Upside/Downside
+13.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£4.26 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£21.64 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 81.35 per share
Book Value
GBX 437 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,230,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£65.24 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.33
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Key Executives

  • Ms. Debra Ann Crew (Age 54)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $198k
  • Ms. Lavanya Chandrashekar (Age 52)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $1.6M
  • Ms. Yvonne Harrison
    Corporate Information Officer
  • Mr. Thomas Bailey Shropshire Jr.
    General Counsel & Company Secretary
  • Ms. Cristina Diezhandino (Age 57)
    Chief Marketing Officer
  • Louise Prashad
    Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. John O'Keeffe (Age 52)
    President of Asia Pacific, Global Travel & India
  • Mr. John Thomas Kennedy (Age 59)
    President of Europe
  • Mr. Edward Pilkington
    Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer of Diageo North America
  • Mr. Dayalan Nayager (Age 43)
    President of Africa & Chief Commercial Officer

Should I Buy Diageo Stock? DGE Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Diageo plc:

  • Diageo plc engages in the production, marketing, and sale of a wide range of alcoholic beverages, providing diversification within the beverage industry.
  • The company operates internationally, tapping into various markets and potentially reducing risks associated with regional economic fluctuations.
  • Diageo plc offers a portfolio of well-known brands like Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Smirnoff, which have established consumer loyalty and recognition.
  • Recent financial reports indicate a strong performance, with revenue growth and profitability, potentially indicating a stable investment opportunity.
  • Considering the current stock price and market trends, investing in Diageo plc may present a value opportunity for investors seeking growth potential.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Diageo plc for these reasons:

  • Regulatory changes in the alcoholic beverage industry could impact Diageo plc's operations and profitability, leading to uncertainties for investors.
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may affect the company's financial performance, especially considering its international presence.
  • Competitive pressures within the beverage industry could challenge Diageo plc's market share and pricing strategies, impacting its revenue growth.
  • Changes in consumer preferences towards healthier lifestyles and non-alcoholic beverages may pose a long-term threat to Diageo plc's product portfolio.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could influence investor sentiment towards Diageo plc, affecting stock price movements in the short term.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Diageo pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

DGE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Diageo stock right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" DGE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in DGE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Diageo's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Diageo's shares. Their DGE share price targets range from GBX 2,500 to GBX 3,950. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 3,308.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have DGE shares performed in 2024?

Diageo's stock was trading at GBX 2,856 at the start of the year. Since then, DGE stock has increased by 2.4% and is now trading at GBX 2,925.50.
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How were Diageo's earnings last quarter?

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) released its earnings results on Thursday, January, 31st. The company reported $77.00 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $70.80 by $6.20. Diageo had a net margin of 19.67% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 36.41%.

How often does Diageo pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diageo?

Diageo declared a dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 29th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.41 per share on Wednesday, April 17th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 29th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
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Is Diageo a good dividend stock?

Diageo (LON:DGE) pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.80%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,472.97%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Diageo own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Diageo investors own include Diageo (DEO), HSBC (HSBA), Associated British Foods (ABF), Intelsat (I), GSK (GSK), Barclays (BARC), Unilever (ULVR), Fossil Group (FOSL), Grafton Group (GFTU) and Bank of America (BAC).

How do I buy shares of Diageo?

Shares of DGE stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:DGE) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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